At the end of confession, the priest will invite you to say an Act of Contrition. This prayer helps you to express how sorry you are for your sins. If you’re ever in confession and forget how to say this prayer, just ask the priest to lead you through it!
My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart.
In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good,
I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things.
I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more,
and to avoid whatever leads me to sin.
Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us.
In his name, my God, have mercy.Amen.